I agree with not getting puppy mill puppies, but if you want a certain dog and will not adopt from a shelter you can get any dog you want flown into you from a breeder who has show quality dogs. If not there are rescues all over the place that are breed specific. such as dachshund rescue, basset rescue, exc.

As for the vet, as i said before.. its annoying but totally 100% his right to be that way if he owns the practice. Im sure in his mind hes making a conscious effort to help limit further over population, i actually commend him for sticking to his guns, takes a big person to care about their cause so much they will even turn away business to keep it going.